What Houzz contributors are saying:

Complement the architecture. "I am a huge fan of overscaled stripes. They're even on my business cards," says Shelly Amoroso of Amoroso Design. "The stripes were perfect for this 1920s Spanish-style house, since they bring in a Moorish, Moroccan feel that's often seen in Spanish architecture."She adds, "In this case the scale of the stripe is larger, at 8 inches. The technique is pretty simple — OK, simple for someone who knows what they're doing. Paint the entire wall the lighter of two colors, use a laser to tape off lines and then fill in the lines with the darker color."

"In this case the scale of the stripe is larger, at 8 inches. The technique is pretty simple — OK, simple for someone who knows what they're doing. Paint the entire wall the lighter of two colors, use a laser to tape off lines and then fill in the lines with the darker color."

She adds, "In this case the scale of the stripe is larger, at 8 inches. The technique is pretty simple — OK, simple for someone who knows what they're doing. Paint the entire wall the lighter of two colors, use a laser to tape off lines and then fill in the lines with the darker color."

She adds, "In this case the scale of the stripe is larger, at 8 inches. The technique is pretty simple — OK, simple for someone who knows what they're doing. Paint the entire wall the lighter of two colors, use a laser to tape off lines and then fill in the lines with the darker color."

WOW, what a punch! Not sure if I like it or not, but it does get your attention.l HINT on painting stripes, Run a credit card along the tape for a tight seal that will keep paint from seeping underneath!

This entry makes a dramatic statement with it's bold horizontal stripes. Before you even meet them, you just know the folks who live here have a true zest for life.
Tip: Painter's tape is your best friend when painting on stripes. Run a credit card along the tape for a tight seal that will keep the paint from seeping underneath.